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Windows 7 Restore Points

I have a really bad problem. I got the CryptoWall virus/Ransomware. I will not pay the ransom, but I did download and install R-Studio. I learned of this application while researching about CryptoWall. I have recovered a-lot of restore points and want to copy them to the Proper directory "System Volume Information" and sub directories. However, I can't seem to recognize them after putting them there. Please help as I am not to knowledgeable and in over my head here.

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Family and loved ones will always be a priority in my daily life. You never know when one will leave you.

NEVER pay a ransom to a scumbag, it only makes them come back for more. The problem is that unlike a country refusing to pay a ransom you don't have an equivalent of special forces that you can send in to exact justice upon the people handing out that horrific virus, maybe there should be some kind of open source hunting and punishing of the creators of ransomware. If it is out of police jurisdictions perhaps the people should take the fight to the criminals. There would be a lot less viruses of an angry mob of their neighbours came round to the house of malware creators and gave them a piece or two of many thousands of angry minds.

Reading that Guide will help you understand what CryptoDefense does and provide information for how to deal with it and possibly decrypt/recover your files. At this time there is no fix tool for CryptoWall.

There is also a lengthy ongoing discussion in this topic: CryptoWall - new variant of CryptoDefense. Rather than have everyone start individual topics, it would be best (and more manageable for staff) if you posted any questions, comments or requests for assistance in that topic discussion.

...from the above topic.

CryptoWall victims,

If you are thinking about paying the ransom, have decided to pay, or want to help test a few things for me, Please email me at Decryptorbit@outlook.com or PM me first.

There may be other options for you, or can receive assistance with the infection.